PensFest set for Sept. 7 at Coal Street

Fans will once again have a chance to help celebrate the upcoming start of the season as the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins host their Third Annual PensFest on Sept. 7 at the Ice Rink at Coal Street.

The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. and will feature a free public skate, autograph sessions with Penguins prospects and live music and outdoor activities.

Fans can take part in the public skating session on the ice at Coal Street from 6:45-8:15 p.m.

The Penguins will be holding autograph sessions at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Players such as Beau Bennett, Brian Dumoulin, Tom Kuhnhackl, Reid McNeill, Jayson Megna, Joe Morrow, Adam Payerl and Dominik Uher will be available to sign.

Live music will be provided by the Chixie Dix and concessions available inside the Ice Rink at Coal Street.

Local sponsors, partners and vendors will also be in attendance.

Season tickets for the Penguins' 14th season in the American Hockey League are on sale now, and available by calling 570-208-PENS.

Information on individual ticket sales will be released at a later date.